What does the cryptic crossword clue "NASA’s concern: shots off target and rate of progress (5,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUTERS (synonym="shots off target in archery") + PACE (synonym="PACE") = OUTERSPACE The answer is OUTERSPACE.

NASA’s concern: shots off target and rate of progress (5,5)

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